He said the district has protocols in place to deter things like this, but they are working on improving them right now.

"We added more protocols already so that it doesn't happen again, but you can never say never on something like this with all the technology these days."

Downing added that the district is looking into securing an attorney for future legal issues concerning the return of the money. The district's insurance company has also been contacted.

"We're not leaving any stone unturned when it comes to trying to find where the money is and who is responsible for taking it," he allowed. "There's a lot of issues that we have to deal with. It's a complicated ordeal right now."

When asked why the subject, or subjects, took $80,000, Downing, replied, again without getting into many specifics, that he had an idea of why.

The superintendent also notified all employees of the district so that they can make sure they aren't affected, as well.

A special board of education meeting has been set for Friday morning at 7 when the panel will go into executive session to discuss the possible legal ramifications.